Ellie Alexander

Ellie Alexander is the pen name of American author Kate Dyer-Seeley, who is well known for her cozy mystery novels. She writes under her real name as well, penning the Pacific Northwest Mysteries series. As Ellie Alexander, she has found success with the Bakeshop Mysteries series. Alexander is an outdoor enthusiast and uses activities such as walking, hiking, and swimming to help her deal with writer's block. She also enjoys trying out pastry recipes, both in her own kitchen and at local coffeehouses. Alexander resides in the Pacific Northwest, which serves as the setting for many of her beloved novels.

Alexander is a prolific and highly regarded author in the cozy mystery genre. With a substantial body of work to her name, she has built up a devoted following of readers who appreciate her ability to weave engaging and intriguing stories. Alexander is not only a talented writer but also a dedicated teacher and coach for aspiring authors. She is passionate about helping other writers find their unique storytelling voice and navigate their path to publication. Through her website and social media channels, Alexander provides resources and support for writers at all stages of their journey.
Bakeshop Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Meet Your Baker 2014
2 A Batter of Life and Death 2015
3 On Thin Icing 2015
4 Caught Bread Handed 2016
5 Fudge and Jury 2017
6 A Crime of Passion Fruit 2017
7 Trouble Is Brewing 2017
8 Another One Bites the Crust 2018
9 Till Death Do Us Tart 2018
10 Live and Let Pie 2018
11 A Cup of Holiday Fear 2019
12 Nothing Bundt Trouble 2020
13 Chilled to the Cone 2020
14 Mocha, She Wrote 2021
15 Bake, Borrow, and Steal 2021
16 Donut Disturb 2022
17 Muffin But the Truth 2022
18 Catch Me If You Candy 2023
19 A Smoking Bun 2024
20 Sticks and Scones 2024
21 Killing Me Soufflé 2025
22 Laying Down the Latte 2025
23 The Whisking Hour 2026
Meg Reed Investigates Books (as Kate Dyer-Seeley)
# Title Year
1 A Murder on the Mountain 2025
Novel Detectives Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A Very Novel Murder 2026
Secret Bookcase Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 The Body in the Bookstore 2024
2 A Murder at the Movies 2024
3 Death at the Dinner Party 2024
4 A Holiday Homicide 2024
5 A Victim at Valentine's 2025
6 A Body at the Book Fair 2025
Sloan Krause Mystery Shorts Books
# Title Year
1 The First Pour 2023
Sloan Krause Books
# Title Year
1 Death on Tap 2018
2 The Pint of No Return 2018
3 Beyond a Reasonable Stout 2019
4 Without a Brew 2020
5 The Cure for What Ales You 2021
6 Hold on for Beer Life 2022
7 Beer and Loathing 2023
8 A Brew to a Kill 2023
9 Ale I Want for Christmas is a Clue 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Lost Coast Literary 2022
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Underneath the Ash 2010
2 Underneath the Ash ( As: Kate Dyer-Seeley) 2010
Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books
# Title Year
1 Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017
2 Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017
3 Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017
4 Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018
5 Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018
6 Cozy Case Files Volume 6 2019
7 Cozy Case Files Volume 6 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Ellen Hart, Sheila Connolly, Mindy Quigley) 2019
8 Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019
9 Cozy Case Files Volume 8 (By: M.C. Beaton, Diane Kelly, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley) 2020
10 Cozy Case Files Volume 8 2020
11 Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020
12 Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020
13 Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021
14 Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021
15 Cozy Case Files Volume 13 (By: Mindy Quigley) 2021
16 Cozy Case Files Volume 13 2021
17 Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022
18 Cozy Case Files Volume 15 2022
19 Cozy Case Files Volume 15 (By: Mindy Quigley) 2022
20 Cozy Case Files Volume 16 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss, M. C. Beaton) 2022
21 Cozy Case Files Volume 16 2022
22 Cozy Case Files Volume 17 2023
23 Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Vivien Chien, Olivia Matthews, Olivia Blacke, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen, Katharine Schellman, Korina Moss) 2023
24 Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 2023
25 Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 2023
26 Cozy Case Files, Volume 20 2024
27 Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 2024
28 Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 2025
Ellie Alexander Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017
2 Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017
3 Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017
4 Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018
5 Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018
6 Cozy Case Files Volume 6 2019
7 Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019
8 Cozy Case Files Volume 8 2020
9 Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020
10 Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020
11 Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021
12 Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021
13 Cozy Case Files Volume 13 2021
14 Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022
15 Cozy Case Files Volume 15 2022
16 Cozy Case Files Volume 16 2022
17 Cozy Case Files Volume 17 2023
18 Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 2023
19 Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 2025